How severe is CVE-2009-5001?

CVE-2009-5001 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-5001 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-5001?

CVE-2009-5001 primarily affects Ibm Filenet P8 Application Engine. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5001?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-5001 published?

CVE-2009-5001 was published on 2010-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-5001

CVE-2009-5001 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Filenet P8 Application Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Filenet P8 Application Engine
Published: 2010-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Workplace (aka WP) component in IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine (P8AE) 4.0.2.x before 4.0.2.2-P8AE-FP002 grants a document's Creator-Owner full control over an annotation object, even if the default instance security has changed, which might allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-5001?: The Workplace (aka WP) component in IBM FileNet P8 Application Engine (P8AE) 4.0.2.x before 4.0.2.2-P8AE-FP002 grants a document's Creator-Owner full control over an annotation object, even if the default instance security has changed, which might allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances.
How severe is CVE-2009-5001?: CVE-2009-5001 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-5001 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-5001?: CVE-2009-5001 primarily affects Ibm Filenet P8 Application Engine. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5001?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-5001 published?: CVE-2009-5001 was published on 2010-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_p8_application_engine:4.0.2:001:*:*:*:*:*:*

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